August 28, 2012

Farm Fun

Hi everyone! Hope you're doing well.

Sorry, I've been kind of absent...I've had a lot going on lately. Anyway, I'm finally getting around to sharing a few photos that I took a couple of weeks ago when my kids and I visited the Oliver Kelley farm.

I wish I would've been able to get more pictures, but my camera battery died almost as soon as I got there. I know...great planning on my part! I threw a few other photos into this post that I took recently...ones that have a farmy-feel to them just to mix it up a bit. But anyway, maybe I should share a few tidbits about our outing since I don't have a whole lot to show you.

The first thing I love about this farm, is that it's located not too far from where I live. Situated just off the highway, down a long dirt road, it's nestled behind a grove of trees alongside the Mississippi river...such a pretty setting. I kind of feel like it's a little hidden gem. The thing that makes it so interesting is that it's a working farm from the 1860's. The workers dress in period clothing and carry out the typical farm duties from that era, such as plowing the fields, gardening and tending animals. Visitors are welcome to join in, if they like, too.

If I remember correctly, the farm has a total of sixty-two animals. We found many of them freely wandering and grazing on the land. We'd be standing there and a huge ox would meander past or a group of pigs. I can't think...what would a group of pigs be called? A herd? Anyway, we loved it.

We had to laugh when we saw this pig rolling around in a muddy hole. He seemed so happy!

Of all the animals there, guess what my kids loved the most? The kittens! Something we see plenty of every single day. I have to admit, those kitties were pretty darn cute. I wish I could've gotten a photo, but they were so crazy running this way and that, that it just looked like a blur. One of the guys there told us we could take the little cuties home with us, if we'd like. Yeah, we wanted to, but we have our hands full with the two we have now. This is the sort of face I got when I told my kids no...over and over.

Lastly, let me show you this guy. He was quite the character! From the first moment I saw him, until the last, he spent all his time strutting around this coop, looking at all the other chickens inside and crowing. Round and round he walked...peering in. Isn't he handsome fellow?

I think having a few chickens around would be such good entertainment. We had ducks once and found them to be so funny! Well, that's all for my day of farm fun. I hope you enjoyed it.

Sounds like such a fun day! The picture of your daughter looking pouty cracks me up. We have a period farm I've been wanting to visit, but it's so humid here you are soaking wet within a few minutes (not fun). Hopefully we can go when it cools down.

Hi TriciaSuch a lovely, lovely post! The photos are amazing, gorgeous creatures all of them, especially the little one with the 'not kitties coming home with us' face hehe!Thanks for sharing such a great day out!Fiona xx

Loved reading this and viewing your great photos! Nothing like a working farm and how cool that the workers wear period costumes. I had to laugh when seeing your daughter's expression. Boy is that familiar.

Aw c'mon Mom, what's one more kittie?? Your photos are just lovely and this farm looks fairy-tale like. So sorry to read about your sweet dog, you have my sympathy. I'm your newest follower, I just love fun and cheery blogs!!

Even with the pig wallowing, these are very clean farm photos! ;-) I wonder if there was a hen inside the barn.... that is one classy looking rooster. (As for the pig in the mud--that's how they cool off. Their sweat glands just don't do it.)

Your photos made me feel like I was right there! I love the clear light of all of them! So beautiful!!!! BTW... I hate it when my camera battery dies before I'm done shooting. So sorry to read it happened to you.

How fun to go to the farm and capture a (few) shots before said battery died...I just hate when that happens and it has happened to me more than once. Great shots and I love the look on your daughter's face...made me giggle because I have seen that face on my children in days gone by.

How much fun this must have been, Tricia!I love the fact that some of the animals were able to roam free. It must be a very special place indeed.Your photographs are just beautiful, and I sure am glad I am not the only one who has forgotten to check a camera battery! :-)

such a beautiful post, Tricia! I love this farm, and the way they treat their animals. The picture of your daughter is priceless! Those chickens are my favorite (I know it's a picture of a rooster....) Love their polka dot feathers! :) thanks for taking us with you!

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Hello! I'm Tricia. Thanks for visiting my little corner of the world. This is where I explore my love of decorating, photography and creating pretty things…artistic places where, with a little bit of luck, I will figure out where God next wants to lead me.